Trump has escalated his warnings to Iran, saying Tehran must sign an agreement or face consequences that could threaten the country’s existence.
“Either Iran signs the deal, or it will no longer exist,” Trump said.
Asked about possible Iranian involvement in the Flydubai incident, Trump said that, based on what he was hearing, he believed the answer could be yes, while adding that the investigation was still underway.
Asked whether the U.S. would retaliate if Iran were found responsible, Trump replied: “They’ll be hit very hard, don’t worry.”
Trump also said he believed “100 percent of people around the world” opposed Iran obtaining a nuclear weapon.
Asked about Iran-aligned groups including Hezbollah, he said their fate would follow whatever happens to Iran.
On other issues, Trump said the U.S. would not abandon its allies, argued that higher interest rates can slow growth, and said Washington plans to replenish its strategic oil reserves with Venezuelan crude.
He also said he may endorse a candidate in the 2028 presidential race and indicated he would consider pardoning senior administration officials before leaving office.





